Department of Catholic Schools
Under the leadership of Archbishop Allen Vigneron, the Department of Catholic Schools provides vision, direction, and supervision to Catholic school communities in order to assist them in the achievement of their mission to proclaim Christ, promote student academic achievement, and form joyful missionary disciples.
In the spirit of servant leadership, the Department is leading the efforts to implement the new archdiocesan vision for Catholic education called Unleashing Our Catholic Schools. The initiatives contained within the vision ensure that our Catholic schools remain proudly Catholic, academically excellent, accessible to all and sustainable for the future. Our goal is to have our Catholic schools be among the finest in the country.
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Department of Catholic Schools
12 State Street
Detroit, MI 48226-1823
ph. 313-237-4661
[email protected]
Leadership
Laura Knaus
Superintendent of Schools
Dan Faas
Associate Superintendent | Central Region
Eric Haley
Associate Superintendent | South Region
Kimberly Vigneron
Associate Superintendent | Northeast Region
John Brahier
Associate Superintendent | Catholic Culture
Pamela Scales
Associate Superintendent | School Finance and Federal Programs
May Bluestein, Ph.D.
Assistant Superintendent | Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Vic Michaels, C.A.A.
Assistant Superintendent | Student Services and Athletics
Michael Evoy
Coordinator | Student Services and Athletics
Stephanie Caruso
Coordinator | Student Services and Athletics
Erin McNally
Executive Administrative Assistant
Catholic Schools Council
The Catholic Schools Council was established by the Archbishop of Detroit to assist both him and the Superintendent with wise counsel in the apostolate of Catholic education.
Specifically, the Council provides valuable advice and consultation to the Archbishop and the Superintendent that’s consistent with Synod 16, the post synodal letter Unleash the Gospel, and the strategic vision Unleashing Our Catholic Schools. As confirmed by the Holy Spirit in Synod 16, Catholic schools and students are the responsibility of everyone: all bishops, priests, parishes, educators, parents, and the lay faithful. This conviction is a foundational guiding principle in the Council’s efforts to support the work of the Department of Catholic Schools to renew this vital ministry.
Leadership
The Most Reverend Allen Vigneron
Archbishop of Detroit
The Most Reverend Robert Fisher
Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit
The Very Reverend Jeffrey Day
Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia
Laura Knaus
Superintendent of Schools
Ben Pogodzinski, Ph.D.
Council Chair
Associate Professor, Wayne State University College of Education
Kathleen McCann
Emeritus Chair
Executive Chairman, United Road Services
Eileen Newell, J.D.
Council Vice-Chair
Vice President of Tax, Rock Ventures
Mark McInerney, J.D.
Council Secretary
Attorney, Clark Hill PLC
The Reverend Mark Brauer
Pastor, St. Hugo of the Hills Catholic Church and School
Mary Henige
Founder and Chief Consultant, Magnetica Communications LLC
John Moore, Ph.D.
Finance and Economics Department Chair and Professor, Walsh College
Denise Bertin-Epp RN, BScN, MSA
President/CEO, National Association for Children Impacted by Addiction
Dan Weingartz
Chief Executive Officer of W & P Management
